Storing carrots in the fridge may seem obvious but many people do not realise they should never be stored in the crispier drawer as it can cause them to wilt or even become mouldy. Many fruits and some vegetables produce ethylene gas, a plant-growing hormone responsible for ripening produce so it becomes more flavourful. When … Read more
If you like carrots but are sick of just boiling them, James Martin has got just the recipe for you. Foodie Corre Larkin, who posts on TikTok as @cocolarkincooks, and shares the ‘recipes of her life’ claimed that they were “arguably the best carrots” she’d ever eaten. “I don’t think I’ll ever eat carrots the … Read more
A simple carrot storage hack can keep the vegetables fresh and crunchy for weeks. TikTok user @soniasuperkitchen_food1 explained carrots should not be stored loose in the veg drawer, as this will lead to them becoming “shrunk and dried” in no time. Instead, you can make them “last up to a month” using one item you … Read more
September is now here and many people are looking forward to autumn so they can cook their favourite cosy meals such as hearty stews, flavourful soups or even a quick casserole. One essential ingredient for these seasonal recipes is carrots, and there is nothing worse than being in the middle of cooking only to discover … Read more
There’s nothing more annoying than doing a full weekly shop packed with fresh fruits and vegetables, only for your produce to go bad before you have the chance to eat it. Not only does this create unnecessary food waste, but it’s also hard on your wallet too. This is why it’s useful to have some … Read more
Carrots are at the top of most people’s shopping lists as they are used in lots of different dinner recipes, but they can easily become spoiled if not stored correctly. The reason carrots become limp, stale or mouldy is that they have a high moisture content can lead to bacterial growth when exposed to air. … Read more
An unusual infestation of cutworms is wreaking havoc in fields in Abitibi-Témiscamingue. Témiscamingue, in northwestern Quebec, has been especially affected by the damage caused by cutworms — caterpillars that can destroy canola, potato and grain crops in a matter of days. Cutworms are found every year in small quantities in market gardens. But producers are … Read more
Nothing worse than buying a big bag of carrots only to discover they have gone slimy or mouldy, wasting your money and spoiling your dinner. However, there is an incredibly simple way to store carrots in the fridge that will help keep them fresh for weeks and help you save some money on your food … Read more
Carrots are a household staple needed for many recipes despite their short shelf life, but you can easily keep them fresh for much longer if you know the right way to store them. The reason carrots begin to go mouldy quickly is that they are vegetables with a high water content, which means they are … Read more
Beetroot The bulbs are an easy vegetable for first-time gardeners. Once the seeds germinate, they don’t require much attention. Sow the seeds in shallow drills or pots. If you already started a beetroot plant indoors, you can move it outside — just make sure the roots have yet to develop. Sweetcorn If you want sweetcorn, … Read more
